The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.

Birth Control Yaz – Still on the market and women still being injured
In 2006 a new birth control pill entered the market. Yaz quickly became popular with its promise of not only offering pregnancy prevention, but that it could aid in weight loss and clear up acne. However, many women have been injured because of Yaz and other newer birth